fastyacht 2,593 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 The question is whether "trim its sails" is the appropriate metaphor. Or should it be "luff"? Discuss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3to1 733 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 how about this? fuck those pontificating bubblegum extremist shitbags (and their robes). only in a dysfunctional society does shit like that have 'authority', I don't acknowledge it. death to right-wing ideology. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Oliver 1,920 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 10 hours ago, fastyacht said: The question is whether "trim its sails" be nice if they went into irons - permanently. leg irons Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steam Flyer 8,368 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 IMHO at least two Supremes should be impeached but it's not politically feasible with ~40% of the citizens eagerly waiting to see JFK Jr return and crown Trump Mega-Boss-Stable-Genius-For-Life - DSK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nice! 1,276 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 20 minutes ago, Steam Flyer said: IMHO at least two Supremes should be impeached but it's not politically feasible with ~40% of the citizens eagerly waiting to see JFK Jr return and crown Trump Mega-Boss-Stable-Genius-For-Life - DSK As far as I'm concerned, Barret disqualified herself on day 1 of her confirmation hearings when she couldn't even name the 4 fundamental rights guaranteed by the 1st Ammendment. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ease the sheet. 2,276 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Not trimming sails is code for not giving a fuck. Seems appropriate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
justsomeguy! 1,032 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Nice! said: name the 4 fundamental rights guaranteed by the 1st Ammendment. I'd say that's marginally a bit harder than simply spelling "amendment". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nice! 1,276 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 hours ago, quod umbra said: says a Canuck. Relevance to Barret failing Civics 101 on her confirmation to the highest court in your country? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bus Driver 6,866 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Nice! said: As far as I'm concerned, Barret disqualified herself on day 1 of her confirmation hearings when she couldn't even name the 4 fundamental rights guaranteed by the 1st Ammendment. 4? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voyageur 516 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 boatspeed makes you smart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pertinacious Tom 1,918 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 46 minutes ago, Bus Driver said: 4? I think he means $peech, religion, assembly, and (sometimes) the pre$$. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bus Driver 6,866 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Seriatim Tom said: I think he means $peech, religion, assembly, and (sometimes) the pre$$. Congress shall make no law respecting an (1)establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or (2)abridging the freedom of speech, or (3)of the press; or (4)the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and (5)to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pertinacious Tom 1,918 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 24 minutes ago, Bus Driver said: Congress shall make no law respecting an (1)establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or (2)abridging the freedom of speech, or (3)of the press; or (4)the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and (5)to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Yeah, my guess is that number 5 wasn't considered "fundamental" but it's just a guess at his view. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nice! 1,276 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Bus Driver said: 4? Yep, there are 5. I got that wrong but I can still be nominated to SCOTUS, amirite? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bus Driver 6,866 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 10 minutes ago, Nice! said: Yep, there are 5. I got that wrong but I can still be nominated to SCOTUS, amirite? Do you like beer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nice! 1,276 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Bus Driver said: Do you like beer? I *still* like beer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bus Driver 6,866 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Just now, Nice! said: I *still* like beer. You're good to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Oliver 1,920 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Bus Driver said: 4)the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and (5)to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. I would argue that these two subsume each other, but I get that there are five. Amy did not know that ?? That is unbelievable. I'll wager that the Notre Dame community did a giant simultaneous cringe at that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nice! 1,276 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 54 minutes ago, AJ Oliver said: Amy did not know that ?? That is unbelievable. It was a softball question from Senator (R) Sasse. She flubbed it: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Burning Man 1,695 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 22 hours ago, 3to1 said: how about this? fuck those pontificating bubblegum extremist shitbags (and their robes). only in a dysfunctional society does shit like that have 'authority', I don't acknowledge it. death to right-wing ideology. But if the high court were in left wing pontificating bubblegum extremist hands (and their robes) - they would have all the "authority" in the world and you would most definitely acknowledge it. Right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Burning Man 1,695 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 14 hours ago, Steam Flyer said: IMHO at least two Supremes should be impeached but it's not politically feasible with ~40% of the citizens eagerly waiting to see JFK Jr return and crown Trump Mega-Boss-Stable-Genius-For-Life - DSK Two supremes impeached for what, precisely? Because you don't like the cut of their jib? (see, I'm sticking to the spirit of the thread title) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steam Flyer 8,368 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Just now, Burning Man said: Two supremes impeached for what, precisely? Because you don't like the cut of their jib? (see, I'm sticking to the spirit of the thread title) Lying to Congress is heavily frowned upon. That make their application to office under false pretenses, and would subject them charge of perjury. Well, lying to a Republican Congress is. In fact it's considered a crime by Republican Congresscritters. Republicans lying to voters and Democrats just means it's a day ending in "y." - DSK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Burning Man 1,695 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 11 minutes ago, Steam Flyer said: Lying to Congress is heavily frowned upon. That make their application to office under false pretenses, and would subject them charge of perjury. Well, lying to a Republican Congress is. In fact it's considered a crime by Republican Congresscritters. Republicans lying to voters and Democrats just means it's a day ending in "y." - DSK What specifically did they lie about? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3to1 733 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Burning Man said: But if the high court were in left wing pontificating bubblegum extremist hands (and their robes) - they would have all the "authority" in the world and you would most definitely acknowledge it. Right? you said it, not me. but yes, I don't consider 'lefties' having fucked the pooch by default. how are the black turds doing, are you regular? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Oliver 1,920 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 11 hours ago, Nice! said: It was a softball question from Senator (R) Sasse. She flubbed it: Disagree - She got four of five, and missed the same one I did. But I do not like her very much anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Oliver 1,920 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Burning Man said: But if the high court were in left wing pontificating bubblegum extremist hands (and their robes) - they would have all the "authority" in the world and you would most definitely acknowledge it. Right? No, it is the right that has taken a sledge hammer to the constitution . . not the left. look it up. And stop it with the Both Sidesism. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steam Flyer 8,368 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 10 hours ago, Burning Man said: What specifically did they lie about? What did Kavanaugh not lie about? Comey-Barret also lied about a bunch of stuff including her past statements about public policies she believed in. How about the Republican near-lock on the Federal judiciary, achieved by years of obstinate blocking... which is open defiance of this Constitution you're so fond of... of any Democratic President's appointments? It happened on the Supreme Court and on lower courts to an astonishing degree, literally hundreds of judges seats. And to avoid the "problem" insufficiently partisan judges, they farmed out the screening to The Federalist Society. Even if the Republican attempt to eliminate elections fails, this effort will seriously undermine and may topple America's government. It should be hammered back into shape. Preferably in as non-partisan a method as possible, but I'm not sure that's possible. These days, everything is either Yay-Republican or enemies to the death. - DSK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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